Even as the Pune Municipal Coproration (PMC) claims to be struggling to curb the rise in vector-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya under municipal limits, with the insect control department on its toes to destroy mosquito breeding spots, it appears the administration is falling short of the goal. Many citizens have complained that PMC has not acted on complaints, pointing to a lax attitude. Take for instance residents of Viman Nagar, who claim that despite a multitude of complaints about breeding spots, cases of vector-borne diseases are steadily rising in their area, with no action is being taken.

Around five pits behind Pride Regency Society here are posing a problem to hundreds of families in the vicinity, said local resident Rahul Kumar, adding, “Already, six cases of dengue and a few of chikungunya have been reported from Pride Regency Society. The pit is right next to the boundary wall. We made an online complaint to PMC, but to no avail. Workers came and said they would destroy the breeding spot and the water would be cleared but nothing happened.”

He further said, “This problem has persisted for a month. PMC even closed the complaint without completing any work — this is unacceptable. They say the pits cannot be covered as they are on private property. Any property, public or private, cannot provide a breeding spot for mosquitoes! We need swift action and immediate preventive measures to solve this. Diseases could spread due to the delay.”

Vasant Patil, assistant commissioner for Yerwada-Nagar Road ward office, told Mirror, “In such cases, two things can be done — the water from the pit can be removed and pit closed up. I will instruct my officials to immediately visit the area and find out what the problem is. Action will be taken to halt breeding of mosquitoes at this location.”

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